List A | Telemann | Fantasia No. 2 General Knowledge

Question 1

Who is the composer?

Answer 1

Georg (pron. Geeorg)Philipp Telemann

Question 2

Where was he born?

Answer 2

Germany in 1681

Question 3

What period is the work from?

Answer 3

Late Baroque Period (1600-1750)

Question 4

What are the general characteristics of the period?

Answer 4

Elaborate
Complex
Ornamentation and embellishment (trills)
Counterpoint 
Modulations
Long phrases
Strong, constant rhythmic pulse
Use of binary and ritornello forms
Use of hemiola rhythm at certain cadence points
One prevailing theme or mood

Question 5

Brief summary of his career

Answer 5

Most famous of all the German composers, including J. S. Bach, in his day.
Most prolific composer of his day
Wroteoperas, passions, church cantatas, suites, concertos, sonatas, fantasias

Question 6

Who were this composer’s contemporaries?

Answer 6

Handel
Bach
Vivaldi

Question 7

What does TMV40:30 mean?

Answer 7

This composer wrote a lot of music

The TMV is an index number to help identify his pieces.

Question 8

What is a fantasia?

Answer 8

It’s a “flight of fancy”
Often free formal structure
Characterised by frequent or unexpected key, meter and speed changes
Contain several movements (2-4) like a suite or a sonata

Question 9

Looking at the music….explain the key, key changes, form and modulations for each movement

Answer 9

FIRST MOVEMENT - GRAVE
Free formal structure
Shortintroduction
A minor
Ends on a dominant chord instead of a tonic chord 

SECOND MOVEMENT - VIVACE
Ritornello form (with episodes in between)
A minor
The main theme returns in various keys
Begins and ends with the tonic

THIRD MOVEMENT - ADAGIO
Free formal structure
C major

FOURTH MOVEMENT - ALLEGRO
Binary Form
A minor
Two main sections
Opening theme returns with some alterations

Question 10

Explain Ritornello form

Answer 10

“little return”

A recurring passage

Question 11

Explain Binary form

Answer 11

Two complementary, related sections, both of which are usually repeated
AB form (or AABB as it repeats)

Question 12

Explain Counterpoint

Answer 12

Point against point = A harmonious relationship between the lines (vertical), but some independence within the lines (horizontal)

Question 13

Find “Grave” on the music, look at what the music is doing at that point and explain the term

Answer 13

Slow and solemn

Question 14

Find “+” on the music. What does it indicate?

Answer 14

A trill

Question 15

What is hemiola rhythm?

Answer 15

Three beats of equal value in the time normally occupied by two beats

Question 16

What is an episode?

Answer 16

Digression from the main structure of the piece

Question 17

Find “Vivace” on the music, look at what the music is doing at that point and explain the term

Answer 17

Lively and spirited

Question 18

Find “Adagio” on the music, look at what the music is doing at that point and explain the term

Answer 18

Slow

Question 19

Find “Allegro” on the music, look at what the music is doing at that point and explain the term

Answer 19

Fast and lively

Question 20

What is the key of the first movement?

Answer 20

A minor

Question 21

What is the key of the second movement?

Answer 21

A minor

Question 22

What is the key of the 3rd movement?

Answer 22

C major

Question 23

What is the key of the 4th movement?

Answer 23

A minor